Towns in Tulare County
Soil across Tulare County
Main soils in each town Tim covers, from the USDA soil survey. Each town page has the full table.
| Town | Main soil | Shrink-swell by soil | Corrosion of concrete (main soil) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | Flamen (96%) | Flamen moderate, Exeter moderate | Low |
| Visalia | Tagus (48%) | Tagus low, Nord low, Grangeville low, Akers low | Low |
| Tulare | Colpien (52%) | Colpien moderate, Nord low, Flamen moderate, Yettem low | Moderate |
| Lindsay | Exeter (91%) | Exeter moderate, Greenfield low | Low |
| Woodlake | San Joaquin (58%) | San Joaquin high, San Emigdio low, Seville high, Porterville high | Low |
Concrete corrosion ratings
| Town | Soils rated moderate or high | Soils rated low |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | None | Flamen, Exeter |
| Visalia | Akers (moderate, 8%) | Tagus, Nord, Grangeville |
| Tulare | Colpien (moderate, 52%) | Nord, Flamen, Yettem |
| Lindsay | None | Exeter, Greenfield |
| Woodlake | None | San Joaquin, San Emigdio, Seville, Porterville |
Permits
| City | Office | What the city says |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | City of Exeter Public Works, 350 W. Firebaugh Ave.(559) 592-3318 | Exeter’s municipal code requires a written permit before anyone cuts the surface of a city street, alley or sidewalk, or digs in the public right-of-way, and the permit has to be in hand at least 24 hours before the cut (Exeter Municipal Code 12.04.010). Source |
| Visalia | City of Visalia Encroachment Permit Office559-713-4339 | The City of Visalia says an encroachment permit must be obtained before performing work within the city’s right-of-way, and lists sidewalks, curbs and gutters among the infrastructure the permit protects. Source |
| Tulare | City of Tulare Engineering Division(559) 684-4213 (inspection line) | The City of Tulare’s Engineering Division issues encroachment permits for work in the city right-of-way. Source |
| Lindsay | City of Lindsay City Services Department, 150 N. Mirage(559) 562-7102 ext. 4 | Lindsay uses one Encroachment/Excavation Permit Application, and driveways and sidewalks are listed on it as work types. Source |
| Woodlake | City of Woodlake Public Works559-564-8055 | Woodlake Public Works maintains city streets and rights-of-way, including curb, gutter and sidewalks. Source |
Tulare County says work performed on a county right-of-way needs an encroachment permit. That covers homes on county roads outside city limits.
Questions people ask
Which Tulare County towns does Tru Concrete cover?
Exeter, Visalia, Tulare, Lindsay and Woodlake. Tim drives up to 35 to 40 minutes by freeway for an estimate.
Who issues permits for work on Tulare County roads?
Tulare County says work performed on a county right-of-way needs an encroachment permit. That covers homes on county roads outside city limits.
